Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Vancouver

The WA State Attorney General’s Office is looking for an attorney to serve in its Regional Services Division in Vancouver. This attorney will work in a high-volume, fast-paced litigation practice entailing frequent state court docket and trial appearances.

• Represent DCYF in child welfare cases to protect abused and neglected children in dependency, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases before the trial and appellate courts
• Represent DCYF in childcare, foster care, and group care licensing cases
• Evaluate evidence to determine legal sufficiency to support court intervention
• Review relevant petitions and other documents
• Apply the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Washington Indian Child Welfare Act to the juvenile cases
• Consult with social workers and other agency employees
• Submit and respond to discovery
• Prepare witnesses and evidence for hearing or trial
• Review reports submitted to the court
• Perform research and analysis
• Submit relevant briefing to the court
• Communicate frequently with other attorneys and guardians ad litem to resolve issues related to underlying cases
• Consider settlement options
• Take all other actions related to these matters

• Graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program
• Licensed to practice law in Washington State
• Ability to quickly adapt to a practice that involves assignment of 60 or more cases at a time
• Ability to communicate with a variety of client agency representatives efficiently and effectively
• Passion for child welfare and experience or a strong desire to litigate
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage time, to identify and prioritize tasks necessary to complete, and to maintain a well-organized practice under significant caseload demands

• A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plans
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
• Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $82,212 and $153,996
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environment
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide

The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest.